Once Upon A Time (Human Mr. Hippo X Reader)

Chapter 8: See you again

Your friend had to wait for many years before seeing you again. Indeed, once your work at Freddy's had ended, you simply came back to your house. Of course, you didn't tell your parents about your student job. Instead, you lied by saying many other things you would have done if you hadn't gone to that pizzeria. They were glad you enjoyed the week you spent with Cindy. A few weeks later, school started again. You and your friend would always talk about Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, somehow missing that place. The person you missed the most was obviously Mr. Hippo.

Years went by but you didn't have any opportunities to come back to Freddy's again, which disappointed you. You finally finished your last year in high school and were about to enter college. The idea of becoming Fazbear Entertainment's co-owner was really tempting and you would do anything to achieve that goal. One day, during the evening, as you were having supper, your parents started a conversation:

" - [Y/n], now that most of your school career is behind you, what are you going to do?

- Honestly, I feel like getting my hands into marketing."

Your father paused a little, then looked at you.

" - Marketing? Really?

- Yes.

- Why such a choice?

- To be honest, I just want to reach the top.

- That's a great objective. I hope you will succeed.

- I hope so."

Before moving on to another city to start going to college, you asked to meet Cindy once again, which your parents absolutely agreed. They drove you to her house the next day and left you there for the whole day. You greeted the Staton family, then went to your friend's bedroom.

" - What are you going to do now, Cindy?

- Well, my family is rich enough, so I don't know why I should work.

- That's... understandable.

- How about you though?

- I was thinking about marketing studies.

- Wow, that's amazing! Any particular reasons behind that decision?"

You sat down on her bed, took a deep breath, then looked at her.

"I want to be Fazbear Entertainment's co-owner."

Your friend stared at you wide-eyed.

"Wh-what?"

She sat down besides you, trying to process what you had just said.

" - Fazbear Entertainment's co-owner... That's... a wild dream.

- I know, but I feel like I can do it, and I will do it!

- It would be wonderful if you managed to reach such a high rank.

- You can count on me, nothing will ever be able to stop me."

She softly smiled.

" - Talking about Fazbear Entertainment, would you like to go at Freddy's one last time?

- I would love to!

- I will ask my parents first, just formalities, you know.

- Of course."

A few minutes later, you were on your way to the pizzeria. When you entered, your former colleagues greeted you. You chatted a bit with them, then had fun for the rest of the day. 

The clock striked 2 PM as you stepped inside the show room. You managed to get to the front once again. As always, the curtains opened, revealing the four animatronics coming onstage, your friend approaching the proscenium.

"Good afternoon, children and adults! Welcome to the Mediocre Meoldies' show. Are you ready for another spectacle?"

The kids cheered as he went back to join the three other members of the crew.

"Weird... He didn't tell any story this time."

An hour later, the concert ended. You went to the backstage, waiting for Mr. Hippo at his usual spot. He finally appeared,  looking down.

"Hello, Friend..."

He sadly glanced at you, then his eyes widened, staring at you.

"No... this can't be happening..."

He stepped closer.

" - [Y-y/n]... Is that... Is that you?

- It is, Mr. Hippo."

He tightly hugged you.

" - I missed you, [Y/n]... I've been waiting for you for years...

- I missed you too, my friend.

- You have grown into a young and beautiful person.

- Heh, thank you.

- What do I owe the pleasure of your visit?

- I just came back here one last time before moving to another city."

He broke the hug and looked down at you.

" - You're... you're moving?! Why?

- Because I will go to college.

- College? Isn't it that kind of big school?

- Yes, it is.

- And what are you going to do in it?

- I will study marketing.

- Marketing? What is the reason behind that choice?

- So I can be closer to you.

- But you've just told me you would be moving...

- Of course, but it is temporary.

- For how long will you be away?

- At least four years.

- Four years?! I arleady had to wait three years to see you again...

- I know, but I promise that once I am graduated, I will come back.

- Alright then...

- Until we meet again, old friend...

- Goodbye, [Y/n]..."